Mekong Neua Thai Restaurant

The food was delicious (I went with a large group and we all had something different, and everyone loved what they’d ordered) and it’s a really reasonable price for BYOB. I give them points mostly for service, though, honestly, because my group caused a bit of a ruckus, but the staff were incredibly kind and patient with us. If you’re looking for a slightly more upscale Thai place, grab a nice bottle of wine and head over to Mekong Neua because it’s lovely. I would love to come here again with a smaller, quieter group as well!

It’s been around for as long as I can remember and continues to serve great northern Thai cuisine. The restaurant is huge and has a good atmosphere — often filled with big tables.
The food is really good and well priced. Go for the crispy pork belly or one of the curries — so yummy. It’s a great spot for sharing dishes.

Delicious Northern Thai food and wonderful specials. BYO and close to St Luke so great as a pre-​movie dinner spot. Warm and considerate service. Loved the Spring rolls and duck curry — will definitely be back!

I’ve walked past Mekong so many times and never taken much notice of it, so when I arrived in kingsland with dinner details I didn’t really know what I was in for.
We started the night off sharing curry puffs and stories, then we moved on to our mains and if course I got the green curry. Which I have to honestly say didn’t have much of a kick but it was still a pleasant dish.
I think my favourite part of the evening was when the people either side of me were huffing, puffing and gasping for water, they had the same salad one with tofu the other with chicken, and even though they couldn’t feel their tongues by the end of it they both seemed to enjoy their meals.
We ended the night by polishing off a bottle of wine and giggling all the way out the door. The staff were very sweet and the atmosphere was very relaxed.

I’ve had better. It’s kind of a nice Thai restaurant in terms of décor and service and general ambiance, but in terms of food, I’ve had better.
This is a date Thai place. It’s kind of more upmarket than your usual, so if you’re trying to impress with a Thai place, this is one you should consider. The prices are okay, rice is $ 3 for a ‘bottomless bow’ type thing, drinks are average.
The restaurant is BYO, which is rare in the city of Auckland. The parking is generally pretty horrendous so take this into account when visiting.
All in all, a so-​so Thai restaurant. Not bad, not super good, just steady.

I’m not sure what it is about Thai restaurants but they always seem to have a taste for the opulent. Meekong Neua is no different and gives you plenty of decorative pieces to talk about if you’re searching for conversation! I like going here with big groups, it’s always a plus when it’s BYO as it knocks a fair bit off the cheque at the end of the night, especially for a group. I personally don’t like having to pay extra for rice. I really think it should just be included with the meal, especially if you order a curry so Thai places that do this always get a big thumbs up from me. Meekong Neua doesn’t do this unfortunately but as another reviewer pointed out, they do give you unlimited rice for $ 3. Overall I do enjoy going here although it’s a bit of a pain to find a park in Kingsland. I’d recommend the Panang curry, yum.

This restaurant is absolutely beautiful, the interior which features sculptures of Thai goddesses and art. The place is perfect for a romantic dinner for two and serves delicious food.
My favorite part of the meal was the unlimited rice which cost us $ 3 per person. This was perfect for my cashew chicken which was stir fried to perfection. The crunchiness and flavour of the cashews was delightful, the cashews did not overpower the meal neither did they shy away from adding flavour to the dish. My other favorite from the restaurant was the black thai rice pudding. Hmmm yum yum yum! A perfect way to end the meal.